noob question, should i plug my computer directly to the wall or use an AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator)

i have a 1200w power supply and you guys can see all my system's specs on the end of this message.

i always used an AVR with all my important electronic devices such as LCDs, and computers. but this is my first gamer build so is like my first powerful computer, so since it could consume 1200w i was wondering if its ok to keep it plugged to the AVR when the AVR only says up to 1000w output.


i would like to know if you guys with similar systems plug your computers directly to the wall or if you use a voltage regulator.

is just that i been having some shutdown problems while playing heavy graphic games @ max settings like mafia II, so was looking for what would be causing the shut down problems, and after test each component i plugged the computer directly to the wall the shut down disappeared! so someway the AVR is shutting down when the computer consumes more energy @ max load. i will try to buy a UPS to see if it work better because my avr is just regular without battery

mike makes a very good point...sound advice indeed.

Here is the UPS that I have been using for about a year now with no issues whatsoever. It is a darn good deal too...a little better than I got on mine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102048

Thanks Jeffrey! I am going to pull the trigger on one of those I think....

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I've never used a UPS, as I'm not interested in Data recovery in power outages. If my PC shuts down; I'll just power it back up, and keep going. Nothing to lose; nothing to gain. I use a Tripp-Lite power bar, with all the good stuff; like Donta recommends, and am quite happy with it. It protects my hardware; and thats what I care about. Only had two power outages in the last year though; so, I can't say it would be a big concern anyway.

I don't get many outages where I live but, do get alot of what I call glitches....where the power just goes off and on real quick. That's the reason why I quit using just a surge/lightning protected power strip. Even the fastest glitches would abruptly shut my system down and it made me cringe every time because that can cause serious damage. I do not have any actual need to run on the battery but, the UPS unit does protect my rig from those occurrances.

Please start your own thread regarding your issue and we'll talk about it there....we don't want to "hijack" another members' thread.

There is NO reason for a Upc power supply unless you are looking for Blackout-Brownout protection.
Or your electrical service cannot provide the proper 50-60hz
 
 
If you are having issues...
I would double check that your home wiring is properly grounded.
 
Double check that your voltage at the outlet is between 110-120v or 210-240